Surgical suturing device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical suturing device;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a back elevation view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating structural environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a surgical suturing device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hess; Christopher J. (Blue Ash, OH), Mumaw; Daniel J. (Liberty Township, OH), Lee; James G. (Cincinnati, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC Guaynabo PR US
Assignee:	ETHICON LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Appl. No.:	D/548,114
Filed:	December 10, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,143,145-148 ;D8/51,68,107

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan